Darren Barker is in confident mood as he heads to America ahead of his world title fight against Daniel Geale.
The Barnet middleweight will fight for the title for a second time when taking on the IBF champion from Australia in Atlantic City.
Barker will set up camp in New Jersey this week to add the finishing touches to his plans, and he is confident he’ll return home with the belt.
“I truly believe I’m better than him,” said Barker. “Whilst I would never underestimate him, I truly believe it’s my time and my destiny.
“Our paths have mirrored the other; we both boxed in the 2002 Commonwealth Games, he won gold at welterweight, I won at light welterweight, and we boxed in the World Championships in 2003 in the same weight but on opposite sides of the draw.
“I’ve kept an eye on his pro career and I’m very confident. I know what he’s all about, I know what I’m all about and I know how to beat him so I can’t wait for August 17. This is what it’s all about – reaching the pinnacle of your sport should be everyone’s goal and I’m close to it now.”